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NYINC Signature Sale 3044 3-4 January 2016
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Neuchatel. Alexandre Berthier silver Pattern 5 Francs 181_ UNC Details (Surface Hairlines) NGC, KM-Pn18 var., KM lists this number as a copper pattern, but this piece is struck in silver. A lovely example of this rare pattern that was re-struck at the end of the 19th century featuring the bust of Prince Alexander. Highly attractive gun-metal gray patina canvasses the surfaces and nicely camouflages the existence of surface hairlines. Seldom encountered in this silver variation, and most engaging for the type.
Estimate: 2000-2500 USD
Neuchatel. Alexandre Berthier silver Pattern 5 Francs 181_ UNC Details (Surface Hairlines) NGC, KM-Pn18 var., KM lists this number as a copper pattern, but this piece is struck in silver. A lovely example of this rare pattern that was re-struck at the end of the 19th century featuring the bust of Prince Alexander. Highly attractive gun-metal gray patina canvasses the surfaces and nicely camouflages the existence of surface hairlines. Seldom encountered in this silver variation, and most engaging for the type.
Estimate: 2000-2500 USD